At a glance
Knighton Wood Walk
- Distance
- 1.5 miles
- Estimated time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Paid parking at start. 51.62299, 0.03195
- Characteristics
- Woodland, Water, Pub
Essex Walks
Knighton Wood Walk & Route Map
This walk is a gentle woodland loop through the Lords Bushes area, passing the tranquil Knighton Pond and the striking Pulpit Oak.
With easy access from Buckhurst Hill or Roding Valley stations on the Central Line, this walk makes a simple car-free escape, with a pub close by if you fancy a stop.
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The walk
Knighton Wood Walk
This is a short circular woodland walk in the 'Lords Bushes' woodlands, where you'll also visit the pretty Knighton Pond and the Pulpit Oak.
There is a short detour to a pub if you want some refreshments.
Train Stations:
Buckhurst Hill
Roding Valley on the Central Line
Based on 2 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating4.5
An outstanding walk
Dog heaven
Generally well maintained
Hard going with a buggy
Very limited access
Very limited facilities
Quite good
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Essex Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Living nearby we got there easily by bus, then walked down to the wood. If you walk a little bit further than the pub, you meet the high street which has a variety of food and watering places. Nice children’s playground on edge of woods just off the route
Walker review
Lovely
Comments from walkers who have completed the Knighton Wood walk.
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